About JASGA

JASGA's Mission

The Japan-America Society of Greater Austin (JASGA) is a nonprofit organization that bridges the cultures of Japan and central Texas and works for friendly US-Japan relations. Its mission is to strengthen cooperation and understanding between the people of the US and Japan in providing programs and events that help to expand knowledge, increase personal interaction, and facilitate discussion of important issues.

The Japan-America Society of Greater Austin, founded in 2005, is a 501(c)3 nonprofit dedicated to fostering ties between the people of the United States and Japan.

National Association of Japan-America Societies

The Japan-America Society of Greater Austin is a member of the National Association of Japan-America Societies (NAJAS), headquartered in Washington, D.C., which links more than 37 local Japan-America and Japan societies. NAJAS is the only national non-profit network in the United States dedicated to public education about Japan.